Day 4: Avila and Segovia
On day four we started our morning with a long bus ride to the walled city of Avila, Spain where we visited the many Romanesque style churches as well as passed by the fortified cathedral of the XII century. Arriving in Avila, we woke up from our bus ride siestas to see snow capped mountains and the beautiful 2500 meter wall of the city and its 90 towers. In Avila, we visited la iglesia de "La Santa" or the church of the Saint where we learned about the life of Saint Teresa, a great mystic woman of the Catholic Church.
After our trip to Avila, we
hopped back onto our bus and drove one hour to Segovia. The view of the the Roman Aqueducts was our first main attraction we
saw.
After having our delicious lunch
at a local Segovia restaurant, we visited the medieval Segovia Cathedral where
we learned about the history of masses during the medieval Spanish era.
In this breathtaking cathedral we
also saw the very intricate carving of Jesus after he was taken down from the
cross. The powerful and moving sculpture, we learned, is paraded through town
on Good Friday every year.
After visiting the Cathedral, we
made our way to the Alcazar castle. We walked into red velvet-walled rooms with
incredible tapestries hanging from each wall. The original bedding and
furniture as well as the amazing view from the windows took everyone’s breath
away as well as provided us with great photo opportunities.
Yours Truly,
Monika Ferris and Andrea Kchikian
